Description

Alpha,β-Dehydrocurvularin is a bioactive secondary metabolite belonging to the class of curvularin-type macrolides. This compound is of significant interest in research and development due to its notable biological activities, including antifungal, phytotoxic, and potential antitumor properties. It serves as a critical reference standard and building block for researchers in pharmaceutical discovery, agricultural chemistry, and life sciences.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in the discovery of novel anticancer and antimicrobial agents.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed as a lead compound or biochemical tool in the study of phytotoxins and the development of new fungicides and herbicides.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a specific inhibitor or probe in enzymatic and metabolic pathway studies to investigate cellular mechanisms.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for studies in natural product chemistry, bioactivity screening, and synthetic biology.
• Standards & Calibration: Provides a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for analytical method development and quality control in related product manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alpha,β-Dehydrocurvularin
CAS No.	21178-57-4
Molecular Formula	C16H18O6
Molecular Weight	306.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Dehydrocurvularin; 11,12-Dehydrocurvularin; (-)-Dehydrocurvularin; (3R,5R)-3,5-Dimethyl-8,9-dihydro-3H,7H-pyrano[3,2-g]isochromene-1,6,10-trione; NSC 339524; Curvularin derivative
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Quality Control

Our Alpha,β-Dehydrocurvularin is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with research-grade specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). For long-term storage, consider keeping the material under inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.